I'm ready to replace my Shopsmith with a cabinet table saw. My projects include cabinets, clocks, beds, and anything I'd rather make than buy for the house. I'm not a professional, but after 20 years, I've earned the right to a great saw.
I built a panel saw, and an 80-inch chop saw table. So am I right in thinking that I'll rarely need "50 in to the right of the saw"? Although I do have plenty of shop space, I still would get an extra 20 in of floor space with a 30" table.
Okay, listen to what you just said:
1) I have plenty of floor space.
2) I am considering passing up a 50" top to get 20" of more . . . .FLOOR SPACE! :huh:
Okay, listen to what I am gonna say:
1) You have plenty of floor space.
2) You're considering passing up a 50" top to get 20" of . . . .FLOOR SPACE! :laughing:
Now quit looking at this silly thread and go get that big honking saw.
Don't even think about 30" when you have the floor space. Even with my 20 x 20 shop (that doubles as storage for my business) I made sure I had the room for mine.
I just bought a new saw and even though I don't have much space, I got the fifty-two inch rail, because I knew if I didn't, I'd regret it. I have already found that 52 inches isn't enough...
I started with a 30" and then bought the extended rails for 50". I should have bought the saw with the extended rails initially. As the others have said, you wont regret it.
I think you should go with the 30". You will then be able to slap yourself everytime you need to make a 40" cut, which will be more than you think. :furious: Of course go with the 52" or 50" you will never be sad about that. GO big or go home, baby.
Bobby:smile:
If you have the space go for 50" you will never regret it. [unless you like slapping your self a lot]
Gerry
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